2026 DIGITAL PROGRAM

Welcome and thank you for attending 2026 Student Leadership Academy Program: Jumpstart Your CPA Career. We are grateful that you can join us this year.  

After the event, you'll receive a $50 gift certificate, and we’ll email your professional headshot to you as soon as it’s edited and ready.

NAVIGATE USING THE BUTTONS BELOW

EVENT AGENDA

DIGITAL NOTES & WORKSHEET

ADDITIONAL STUDENT RESOURCES

2026 Jumpstart Your CPA Career

AGENDA

University of Baltimore | Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Dress Business Casual

9:00 AM – 9:30 AMCheck-in & Breakfast; University of Baltimore Welcome
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMCritical Skills for New Hires – Christine Crocker
10:30 AM – 11:00 AMBreak
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMFeedback in Action: Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback – Tricia Katebini
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch & Professional Headshots
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMAdditional Career Development Session
2:30 PM – 3:30 PMLicensure Session – Led by Dr. Jan Williams, University of Baltimore
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMPanel Discussion: From Classroom to Career: Navigating Your Professional Journey
4:30 PM – 6:00 PMDinner & Networking
Advocacy Team
Digital Notes & Worksheet

Capture Notes Throughout Event

Stay engaged throughout the event with a personal notes document you can save, edit, and revisit after the program.

How it works:

  1. Click the button below.
  2. Google Docs will prompt you to “Make a Copy.”
  3. Your personal worksheet opens instantly — type, save, or download anytime.
CREATE YOUR NOTES DOCUMENT

The Guide to Becoming a CPA

We’ve created an interactive tool that outlines everything you need to move forward, from the CPA Exam application checklist and exam application itself to your state licensure checklist and licensure application. Access our interactive tool to get started.

VIEW GUIDE

Student Resources Available

The MACPA Foundation provides tools and opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career as a CPA.

Programs, guides,
and connections

Discover student programs, practical guides, and meaningful connections to help you take the next step with confidence.

EXPLORE STUDENT RESOURCES
academic, CPA Exam,
and cpa exam Review Scholarships

Through generous contributions, the MACPA Foundation provides scholarships to help provide financial support to students.

VIEW REQUIREMENTS & APPLY

MACPA Foundation Donors

Events and programs like this are made possible through charitable support of the MACPA Foundation.
Meet the people and organizations helping students and emerging professionals build a bright future.

VIEW CORPORATE & INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Diana Keener

Questions?

To learn more about Student Leadership Academy, contact Lauren McDonough, Director, Member Engagement:
lauren@macpa.org | 443.632.2328